2. Trials must and will befal; But with humble faith to see 3. God in Israel sows the seeds These spring up and choke the weeds, 4. Trials make the promise sweet; Lay me low, and keep me there. 5. Did I meet no trials here, 6. Others may escape the rod, Sunk in earthly, vain, delight; But the true born child of God Must not, would not, if he might. HYMN 37. COWPER. "The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." Ps. xxxiv. 7. 1. TO THEE my God and Friend, I wake my grateful tongue : Though many foes Beset me round, Yet sweet repose From Thee I found. 2 Though sleep pervade my frame, For angels, in thy name, Their watchful stations keep: How rich and great Thy mercies prove: Thine angels wait On men, in love! 3. Now blest with morning light, And all is love. HYMN 38. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." Ps. xxiii. 6. 1. WHEN all thy mercies, 0 my God, Transported with the view, I'm lost 2. Unnumber'd comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestow'd, Before my infant heart conceiv'd From whence those comforts flow'd. 3. When in the slippery paths of youth Thine arm unseen convey'd me safe, 4. When worn with sickness, oft hast Thou And when in sins and sorrows sunk, 5. Through every period of my life And after death, in distant worlds, 6. Through all eternity, to Thee (Gratitude.) ADDISON. HYMN 39. "I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee." ISA. liv. 8. 1. WHEN darkness long hath veil'd my mind, And smiling day once more appears, Then, my Redeemer! then I find The folly of my doubts and fears. 2. Straight I upbraid my wandering heart, Or harbour one hard thought of Thee. 4. Sweet truth, and easy to repeat! But when my faith is sharply tried, Unskilful, weak, and apt to slide. 5. But, O my Lord, one look from Thee Drives doubt and discontent away, 6. Thou art as ready to forgive Thou therefore all the praise receive; Be shame and self abasement mine. (Mantua.) HYMN 40. COWPER. "I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed; and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see." REV. iii. 18. 1. WHEN, gracious Lord, when shall it be, The seal of thine eternal love? 2. Thee, only Thee, I fain would find And cast the world and flesh behind; An helpless soul I come to Thee, With only sin and misery. 3. Lord, I am sick, my sickness cure; I want; do Thou enrich the poor : Under my numerous sins I bend, Oh! raise me, Thou almighty Friend! 4. Lord, I am blind, be Thou my sight; HYMN 41. 66 "I know whom I have believed." 2 TIM. i. 12. 1. WHEN I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. 2. Should earth against my soul engage, 3. Let cares like a wild deluge come, May I but safely reach my home, |